Eight new Bharosa Centres were virtually inaugurated by Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) Ravi Gupta on Tuesday.
The new Bharosa Centres are located at Bhadradi-Kothagudem, Jagityal, Jangaon, Mancherial, Mulugu, Nagarkurnool, Peddapalli and Wanaparthy. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Shikha Goel, Additional Director General of Police of Women Safety Wing, Telangana State Police.
Goel highlighted the inception of Bharosa Centres in 2013 based on Supreme Court guidelines for establishing one-stop centres. She acknowledged the significant progress made since then till Dec 2023 in supporting 4,782 POCSO cases and 1,163 rape cases. In addition, the Bharosa project is committed to raising awareness within the public.
The Bharosa Centres, strategically located across the State, aim to provide support and assistance to victims of crime, especially women and children. These centres serve as safe spaces where survivors can access counselling, legal aid and medical assistance. The expansion of Bharosa Centres to additional districts reaffirms the Telangana State Police’s commitment to enhancing victim-centric services and fostering a safer environment for all citizens.
In addition to these, the launch included the unveiling of a user-friendly website for the State Forensic Science Laboratory. Goel said, “The State FSL website has been built using new-age technologies, featuring an integrated CMS platform and the ability to host both dynamic and static content.
Speaking on the occasion, the DGP said, “With increased expectations from various stakeholders on SFSL, it was important to provide critical contact information as well as information on training schedules and details of various laboratories through an informative website, hence this initiative.”
The website will serve as a comprehensive platform for information dissemination, online services and updates on forensic activities. It reflects the department’s dedication to embracing technological advancements for better transparency and accessibility.
The Telangana State Police encourages citizens to explore the newly launched website for the State FSL and ensured that the newly opened Bharosa Centres will aid in hand holding victims with empathy and professionalism.